Birthday/Gorou

• Sender: Gorou
• Time/Date: 2022-05-18 (During Version 2.6)

Listen, my fondness for sweet foods somehow reached the ears of the soldiers at Watatsumi Island. As a result, they prepared a cake for me, saying, "Gorou, please take it."

Conditions at Watatsumi Island are not that well, and I should exercise restraint as a general... But if I refuse this cake, I'm afraid I'll disappoint them.

So I try to put myself in their shoes! If I receive a letter asking for help in a similar situation, how should I give advice?

"Share this cake with soldiers and friends, and when there is something good in the future, share it with others."

Yep! That's the way to go!

Let's have the cake together!

• Sender: Gorou
• Time/Date: 2023-05-18 (During Version 3.6)

I recently caught wind that the troops are planning a birthday celebration for me. Though I don't want to trouble everyone, I also don't want to disappoint them. After some consideration, I've decided to host a tournament. The format will require participants to register in teams of two, which will allow each person to demonstrate their individual skill on top of promoting teamwork and trust!

I've sent letters to Captain Beidou and Kazuha, and I hope they can make it here on time. As for Narukami Island, Arataki Itto was the first to reply, saying: "Don't you worry, 'cause victory belongs to Arataki 'No Doubt About It-to'!" Thoma has also responded that he intends to participate alongside Taroumaru.

Such a gathering of masters and experts — ah, I can barely contain my excitement... Um, I mean— would you come join the tournament as my partner? That is, if you have the time, of course. With you by me side, we'd be invincible!

• Sender: Gorou
• Time/Date: 2024-05-18 (During Version 4.6)

Have you been well lately?

Those alchemical potions we bought from you last time were just amazing! Everyone feels like they have a lot more energy while they work, and the cargo ship that carried them also brought way more goods than usual.

Speaking of goods... Though we all understand that relying solely on imports isn't practical in the long term, rushing things here won't do us any good. We still need to improve productivity on Watatsumi Island, one step at a time. In the meantime, instilling confidence and maintaining morale is equally important. So, after some deliberation with the soldiers, we decided to work together and use some really novel ingredients to make a celebratory cake!

You're the hero behind our success this time, so please be sure to have a taste of this "Morale Cake." And let's continue to work hard together in the days to come!

• Sender: Gorou
• Time/Date: 2025-05-18 (During Version 5.6)

Among the recent reader-response letters sent by Yae Publishing House, one was exceptionally lengthy and written in a rather... unrestrained manner. Although the editor's note suggested it could be dismissed with a casual reply, I believe in responding sincerely, whether addressing soldiers or readers.

It's just that... The author claimed to be a leader versed in martial arts, painting, rock music, insect behavioral studies, card games, and a commander of elite troops who frequent key facilities like the Tenryou Commission.

Then, after several pages of this grandiloquence, the letter abruptly ended... without posing a single question for me to answer.

You've seen much more of the world than I have. Have you ever encountered such an accomplished figure? What troubles do you think someone like them might face? And if you have the time, could you read through and comment on my draft reply?

Of course, no good deed shall go unrewarded. Allow me to compensate you with fresh seafood delicacies from Watatsumi Island!

• Sender: Gorou
• Time/Date: 2026-05-18 (During Version "Luna VI")

The exchanges between Watatsumi and Narukami Islands grow more frequent by the day, and travelers from all corners of Teyvat are also arriving in an endless stream.

Compared to the days of old when all we had to do was to fend off the enemy, the various routine tasks that demand the army's attention today require even more focus and attention to detail. For example, our duties now include maintaining the peace of the city, assisting Her Excellency with various administrative matters, and even mediating increasingly complex trade disputes and conducting maritime patrols...

When the tide rises, the boat may float higher, but the waves also grow larger. To me, as a general, this is undoubtedly a brand-new test, and only by striving for ever-greater perfection can I set a proper example for my subordinates.

If you have some time, you are most welcome to come back to Watatsumi Island for a chat. I would like to show you around so you can see the fruits of the labor we have cultivated with everyone.

Also, the members of Swordfish II remember you fondly, and have asked me to convey their regards to you.

May all go well with you, and may you remain safe and sound.